University Advanced Diploma in Systemic Thinking and Practice
When can you start this course? | Fees | Course length | Entry requirements
Why choose this course?
- This course is accredited by the Association of Family Therapy (AFT) at foundation level, so you can be confident in the knowledge you'll gain and the skills you'll develop.
- It's your first step towards training to become a qualified systemic (family) psychotherapist. You can also choose to study it as a stand alone course which will count towards your personal and professional development.
- You'll be taught by skilled systemic practice and family therapy practitioners who will ensure you'll be taught all the latest developments in the sector.
- You'll learn alongside professionals from a range of disciplines, developing you as an all round healthcare professional.
About the course
The course is aimed at multi-agency and multi professional participants who work with a range of client groups presenting a range of challenges, symptoms, issues or difficulties.
This course will provide you with essential knowledge of the use of systemic ideas in practice with individuals, families and agencies. You'll develop an understanding of the connections between your personal history, beliefs and ideas and your current practice within your agency and professional contexts.
During this course we'll encourage you to build upon your knowledge, beliefs and experiences within your own work context and develop a theoretical understanding of systemic thinking and practice. You'll also explore a range of presenting problems and contexts spanning the lifecycle from birth to old age.
This is a foundation level course which will prepare you to go on to study at masters level later on. It marks the first step of a four year pathway to become a qualified systemic psychotherapist.
We use a range of teaching methods to help you achieve your full potential including lectures, seminars, experiential exercises, skills practice work, group work and self supported study. You'll be assessed through assignments, which will demonstrate you're ability to apply the ideas and theories you learn, to the workplace.
Find out more about what subjects and modules you'll be studying...Your career
Our staff are qualified practising psychotherapists and they're up to date with what's going on in practice. They'll use lots of clinical examples in their teaching, ensuring that what you're learning will help you in your workplace, and will keep your career moving forward.
You could go on to study for a masters degree such as our PG Cert Systemic Thinking and Practice course, subject to you satisfying the entry requirements. You could then move on to our MSc Systemic Psychotherapy, which will enable you to register as a systemic psychotherapist or family therapist when you've completed the course.
Lynne Collins, who studied this course and has now progressed onto our PG Cert Systemic Thinking and Practice course says:
"Working with different professionals and learning new approaches together, is the best part of this course."
What our students say
'It was extremely hard, but at the same time, has been an enriching experience.'
'The support of the group and the lecturers has been excellent.'
'The course has left me with many areas I want to explore further.'
'Serious discussion but lots of laughter too.'
How you'll learn
The course is delivered via lectures, tutorials, seminars, discussion groups and self study. It's usually delivered on a fortnightly basis, with a requirement to attend the university between 9.30am-4.30pm every two weeks. The course is estimated to take 150 hours per module (300 hours for the double module).
You are encouraged to develop knowledge of how systemic thinking and practice skills may be employed within your specific work context.
How you're assessed
The course is assessed via written assignments.
Start dates
If you're from the UK or EU you can apply to study this course in:
- September 2012
If you're from a country outside the EU you can apply to study this course full time in:
- September 2012
Fees*
Please contact us for details of the fees for this course.Course length
You can study this course for one year part time.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need a professional qualification at Diploma in Higher Education level, such ...
